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Ministry of Railways
BHADRAK-NAYAGARH TOWN-BHADRAK MEMU TO BE FLAGGED OFF ON RAM NAVAMI DAY
Hon’ble Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Hon’ble Union Minister of Railways, Communication and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off the inaugural run of the train at Cuttack Railway Station
Hon’ble Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Hon’ble Union Minister of Railways, Communication and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off of the inaugural run of Bhadrak-Nayagarh Town-Bhadrak MEMU at Cuttack Railway Station on Sriram Navami Day, i.e. on 30th March 2023. On the inaugural Day, this train will leave from Cuttack Station at about 1515hrs. However, the regular service will commence from 31st March 2023.
This is a long pending public aspiration of the people of both Bhadrak and Nayagarh Districts. Hon’ble Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced to provide a new train from Bhadrak towards Bhubaneswar during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Redevelopment of Bhubaneswar Railway Station. This is the result of Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw’s continuous focus for the comfort and convenience of the passengers of the region. This train will provide facilities to the public of the respective regions for direct journey instead of changing transportation facilities at intermediate places. This New Train will run as Special train on its inaugural day, i.e. on 30th March, 2023.
08555/08556 Bhadrak-Nayagarh Town-Bhadrak MEMU will leave from Bhadrak at 0545hrs and will reach at Nayagarh Town at 1155hrs. In the return direction, this train from Nayagarh Town will leave at 1705hrs and will reach at Bhadrak at 2245hrs. This train will have stoppages at all Stations and Passenger Halts between Bhadrak and Nayagarh Town from both the directions.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Census 2021 to be conducted in 16 languages
Expenditure Finance Committee  recommends over Rs. 8750 crore for the process
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question regarding use of mobile app for Census 2021, in Lok Sabha today, said that during Census 2021, a mix mode approach is being adopted for data collection. Census will be conducted in two phases, viz., House-listing & Housing Census during April to September, 2020 and Population Enumeration during February 09-28, 2021.
The Minister further stated that certain changes have been made in the questionnaire on the suggestions of Technical Advisory Committee . The Expenditure Finance Committee  has recommended an amount of Rs. 8754.23 crore for conducting Census 2021 in 16 languages.
Shri Rai informed that enumerators can collect and submit data directly through Mobile App using his /her smart phone or they can use paper schedule to collect data and submit the same through Mobile App. Alternatively, the enumerators can also use paper schedule only to collect and submit the data. The State Government appointed enumerators will only be able to use the App for collection of data.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre extends wheat procurement season, asks States/UTs and FCI to continue wheat procurement till 31st May
The Centre has asked wheat producing states and UTs with procurement closing dates expiring early to continue procurement till 31st May, 2022. The Ministry of Food & Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs has also directed FCI to continue with wheat procurement under the central pool. The extended period is expected to benefit farmers. The decision comes in the wake of requests by state governments/UTs to continue the procurement process.
Meanwhile, the procurement of wheat under central pool is progressing smoothly in Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23, in the States/UTs of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Gujarat, Bihar& Rajasthan.
The wheat procurement under central pool has been less during ensuing RMS 2022-23 corresponding to previous RMS 2021-22, mainly due to the higher market prices than MSP, wherein farmers have been selling wheat to private traders. The Central government had on 13th May decided to restrict export wheat to rein in high prices of wheat, except in case of irrevocable letter of credit and requests from neighbouring/food-deficit countries.
Upto 14.05.2022, a quantity of 180 LMT  of wheat has been procured, benefiting about 16.83 lakh farmers with MSP value of Rs.36,208 crore.
State-wise revised closing date for procurement of wheat during Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23 are as under:
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State
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Closing date for Procurement of wheat
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Punjab
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31.05.2022
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Haryana
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31.05.2022
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Uttar Pradesh
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15.06.2022
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Madhya Pradesh
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15.06.2022
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Bihar
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15.07.2022
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Rajasthan
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10.06.2022
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Uttarakhand
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30.06.2022
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Delhi
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31.05.2022
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Gujarat
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15.06.2022
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Himachal Pradesh
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15.06.2022
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Jammu & Kashmir
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31.05.2022
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with the President of the Republic of France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France, on 20 May 2023 in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit.
Prime Minister thanked President Macron for the invite as the Guest of Honour for Bastille Day on 14 July 2023.
The leaders reviewed with satisfaction the progress in their Strategic Partnership in various areas, including cooperation in trade & economic spheres; civil aviation; renewables; culture; co-production and manufacturing in defence sector; as well as civil nuclear cooperation. They agreed to expand the partnership to newer domains.
Prime Minister thanked President Macron for France’s support to India’s G20 Presidency. The leaders exchanged views on regional developments and global challenges.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Special provisions made for candidates from Kashmir to apply for Joint Entrance Test 2020
The process of applying for Film and Television Institute of India , Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute , Kolkata Joint Entrance Test 2020  is fully online. However, considering that internet services are still not fully operational in Kashmir, candidates from this region of the Union Territory have been given opportunity to apply offline for JET 2020 as well.
FTII and SRFTI, in coordination with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, have made it possible for the candidates ordinarily residing in the Kashmir region of the Union Territory of J&K, to apply for JET2020 by filling the application and depositing the fee offline.
Hard copies of application forms will be made available at the office of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages , Lalmandi, Srinagar, from January 24th onwards in a way that provides about a week's window for the candidates to fill the Application Form and deposit the same along with the Demand Draft of the requisite fee at JKAACL's Lal Mandi office during working hours, on or before the last date i.e. 31st January 2020.
In a first, candidates desirous of seeking admission to Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute , Kolkata and Film and Television Institute of India , Pune both leading educational institutions in the art and craft of film making and television production, need to go through a multistage selection process from this year.
This year, SRFTI is conducting JET 2020 examination, which will be on Saturday, 15th February  and Sunday, 16thFebruary, 2020 in two sessions .
For other details of courses and examination check the following links:-
JET website: https://applyadmission.net/jet2020
FTII website: http://ftii.ac.in/
SRFTI website: http://srfti.ac.in/
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FCI ramps up food grain supplies across the country during the lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak
53 rail rakes loaded today, total 352 rakes moved carrying about 9.86 LMT food grains since the lockdown began on 24th March
Food Corporation of India  is ensuring uninterrupted supply of wheat and rice throughout the country during the lockdown period. FCI is fully prepared to meet not only the food grain requirement under National Food Security Act  @5 KG/Month/Beneficiary but also any additional demand including supply of 5Kg/Person for next 3 months to 81.35 Crore people under PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana. As on 31.03.2020, FCI has 56.75 Million MT  of Food Grains .
Even in this challenging operational environment, FCI is able to meet the increasing demand of food grains by gearing up the pace of supply of wheat and rice throughout the country mostly by Rail. A total of 53 Rakes are being loaded today i.e. 01.04.2020 carrying about 1.48 Lakh Metric Tonnes  food grain stock. Since the day of lockdown i.e. 24.03.2020 FCI has moved 352 rakes carrying an approximate quantity of 9.86 LMT.
FCI is conducting e-auction under Open Market Sales Scheme  for providing Wheat to the empaneled roller flour mills/State Government to ease the supply constraint in the market. In the last e-auction held on 31.03.2020, bids for 1.44 LMT wheat have been received.
In view of outbreak of COVID-19, apart from regular e-auction, District Magistrates/Collectors have been authorized to lift directly from FCI depots at OMSS reserve price to cater to the needs of Roller Flour Mills and other wheat product manufactures. Till now, 79027 MT Wheat has been allotted in the following states through this route:
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Sr. No.
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State
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Quantity 
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i
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Uttar Pradesh
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35675
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ii
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Bihar
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22870
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iii
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Himachal Pradesh
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11500
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iv
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Haryana
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4190
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v
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Punjab
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2975
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vi
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Goa
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1100
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vii
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Uttarakhand
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375
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viii
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Rajasthan
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342
Further, e-auction for rice is also conducted. In the last e-auction on 31.03.2020, bids for 77000 MT rice have been received from the state of Telangana, Tamil Nadu, J&K etc.
In addition, considering the emergent situation, States have been allowed to take rice under OMSS @ Rs. 22.50/kg without participating in E-auction to meet any requirement over and above the NFSA allotment and additional allocation done under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana Allocation. So far, 93387 Metric Tonnes  Rice has been allotted to the following 6 states as per their requests:
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Sr. No.
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State
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Quantity 
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i
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Telangana
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50000
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ii
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Assam
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16160
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Iii
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Meghalaya
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11727
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Iv
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Manipur
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10000
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V
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Goa
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4500
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Vi
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Arunachal Pradesh
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1000
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Revising and Realigning various components of Department of AnimalHusbandry & Dairying Schemes and Special livestock package for leveraging investment of Rs.54,618 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved implementation of special livestock sector package consisting of several activities by revising and realigning various components of Government of India's schemes for next 5 years starting from 2021-22 in order to further boost growth in livestock sector and thereby making animal husbandry more remunerative to 10 crore farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry Sector. This package envisages Central Government's support amounting to Rs.9800 crore over duration of 5 years for leveraging total investment of Rs.54,618 crore for 5 years.
Financial Implication:
The financial commitment of Rs.9800 crore by Government of India over next 5 years starting 2021-22 for these schemes would leverage total investment of Rs.54,618 crore in livestock sector including share of investments by State Governments, State Cooperatives, Financial institutions, External funding agencies and other stakeholder.
Details:
As per this, all the schemes of the Department will be merged into three broad categories as Development Programmes which includes Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Programme for Dairy Development , National Livestock Mission  and Livestock Census and Integrated Sample Survey  as sub-schemes, Disease Control programme renamed as Livestock Health and Disease Control  which includes the present Livestock Health and Disease Control  scheme and National Animal Disease Control Programme  and Infrastructure Development Fund wherein, the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development fund  and the Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund  are merged and the present scheme for support to Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in Dairy activities is also included in this third category.
Impact:
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission will help in development and conservation of indigenous breeds and would also contribute in improving the economic condition of the rural poor. The National Programme for Dairy Development  scheme is targeted towards installation of about 8900 bulk milk coolers, thus providing benefit to more than 8 lakh milk producers and 20 LLPD milk will be additionally procured. Under NPDD, financial assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency  will be availed thus strengthening and creating fresh infrastructure in 4500 villages.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 392
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 172 Crore
More than 42 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 172 Crore  today. More than 42 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.68 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10399084
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2nd Dose
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9925400
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Precaution Dose
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3840842
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18404496
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2nd Dose
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17364730
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Precaution Dose
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5239680
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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51631391
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2nd Dose
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13312332
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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547434379
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2nd Dose
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424429543
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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201491138
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2nd Dose
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175843233
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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125787538
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2nd Dose
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109550775
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Precaution Dose
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7766915
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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955148026
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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750426013
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Precaution Dose
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16847437
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Total
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1722421476
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 11th February, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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132
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2nd Dose
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3959
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Precaution Dose
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30738
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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322
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2nd Dose
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7526
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Precaution Dose
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87388
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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296197
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2nd Dose
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1215212
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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366221
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2nd Dose
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1414031
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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70868
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2nd Dose
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302485
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|
Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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56892
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2nd Dose
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186727
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Precaution Dose
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228834
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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790632
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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3129940
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Precaution Dose
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346960
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Total
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4267532
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Mines
NALCO Employed 633 Out of 635 People Of Odisha as Rehabilitation for Their Displacement for NALCO Projects
The problems of the people of Odisha who have been displaced by the projects of National Aluminium Company Limited  are being periodically reviewed by the Rehabilitation and Periphery Development Advisory Committees  constituted by Government of Odisha. In Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. , compensation against acquisition of land, trees/ crops and structures is assessed as per Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013  and being paid to the villagers after vesting of land with MCL under The Coal Bearing Areas  Act 1957  Act, 1957).
A total number of 635 persons were displaced by project activities in NALCO. Out of which, 600 persons were displaced in Damanjodi, Koraput District and 35 persons were displaced at Angul District. Out of 600 Land displaced persons  at Damanjodi, 599 LDPs/ their nominees were employed in NALCO. Regarding balance one case, decision is awaited from District Authority due to non-finalization of the nominee because of their family dispute. Out of 35 LDPs at Angul, 34 LDPs/their nominees were employed at NALCO while one LDP had preferred for one-time cash assistant in lieu of employment. In MCL about 16,297 persons have been identified to be displaced, out of which 11,837 have already been provided resettlement benefits. But till date out of 11,837 families, only 8,248 families have shifted from their respective villages. Out of 11,837 families, 3,455 families have been provided with resettlement plot at Resettlement and Rehabilitation site and 8,382 families have been provided with Cash in lieu of plot till date. Resettlement benefits for balance families are under process. The resettlement benefits are provided as per Rehabilitation and Resettlement  Policy of Government of Odisha.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in LokSabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with Team G20 on 22nd September
Around 3000 people, who have worked towards ensuring success of the G20 Summit, to participate in the interaction
Interaction to include functionaries who worked at ground level; Ministers and officials from across various Ministries to also participate
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with Team G20 at Bharat Mandapam at 6 PM on 22nd September. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion. The interaction will be followed by dinner.
The interaction will see participation of around 3000 people, who have contributed to the success of G20 Summit. It will especially include those who have worked at the ground level to ensure smooth conduct of the Summit. This includes functionaries like cleaners, drivers, waiters and other staff from across various Ministries. The interaction will also be attended by Ministers and officials of various departments.
Ministry of Home Affairs
NDMA conducts training programme for CBRN emergencies at Trivandrum airport
A basic training programme aimed at enhancing the preparedness of Airport Emergency Handlers  to respond to CBRN emergencies began at the Trivandrum International Airport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala today. The five-day training programme is being conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority .
CBRN emergencies pertain to threats emanating from the handling of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear material.
The training programme is being conducted in collaboration with the Airport Authority of India , Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences  and National Disaster Response Force .
Handling CBRN emergencies need specialised skills and efforts. In fact, even a small CBRN related event can cause panic among people at the airports. This training programme will improve the CBRN safety at our airports by enabling the AEHs to handle any CBRN emergency.
The programme consists of lectures as well as field training, including live demonstrations of detection and decontamination including use of Personal Protective Equipment . Besides equipping the AEHs to handle CBRN emergencies, the training programme will also enable them to provide medical first aid and initial psycho-social support.
Experts from stakeholder departments such as Department of Atomic Energy , INMAS, NDMA, NDRF, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre  and Kerala State Disaster Management Authority  will train the participants.
A total of 50 participants representing various agencies responsible for operation and maintenance of the airport will be trained on various aspects of CBRN emergencies. Another 150 working level staff will be sensitized on the subject in a half day module. A mock exercise will also be carried out during the training programme.
This is the eleventh in a series of such programmes being conducted at airports across the country to enable AEHs to respond suitably till the arrival of specialised response teams. Ten batches have already been trained - one each in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Varanasi, Patna, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Raipur and Bengaluru.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Arjuna Awardee Madhurika Patkar appeals to all to participate in the Fit India Freedom Run
The Sports Authority of India regional center in Mumbai organised an online interaction with Table Tennis player Madhurika Patkar on Monday. The paddler, who won the Arjuna Awards in 2020, at the virtual National Sports Awards last month, spoke on the importance of the ongoing Fit India Freedom Run.
Organised by the Sports Ministry, it is the largest country-wideRun that was launched on August 14 by the Union Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju. The run, to go on till October 2, has been lapped up by sportspersons and non-sportspersons from all spheres and seen major reception.
“This is a step towards making our country fitter. We all can participate to make India a fit country. We all have been confined to our home during the lockdown but now that we can step out gradually, it’s a great time to get connected with running. It is a basic exercise. I thank the Sports Ministry, and especially our Hon’ble Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju for starting the Fit India Freedom Run during this period. I want to appeal to everyone to participate in the Fit India Freedom Run,” Madhurika said.
The 33-year-old also added that running in a group brings great benefits. “When I go outdoors for runs, I feel attuned to nature and it is a very enriching experience for me. First, we need to begin with ourselves and then we can inspire others to get involved. We have to invite our friends even if they are reluctant. Once one starts running, they will start loving it. When we have a group, the exercise feels more enjoyable,” she added.
Susmita R Jyotsi, the Regional Director of SAI center in Mumbai, lauded the fitness mantra given by Madhurika and mentioned we should always motivate others four-fold.
“Madhurika, your words are very motivating. Looking at you, many will get inspired. In this current scenario, fitness is the only way to stay fit and fight the pandemic. Athletes are our national icons and each should motivate four others to join this unique run. That will be a great achievement. If 100 people are inspired, they should inspire 400 more,” said RD, SAI Mumbai.
Prime Minister's Office
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh calls on Prime Minister
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr A.K. Abdul Momen called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during the historic two-day visit of Prime Minister to Bangladesh. Both the Leaders reflected on deepening the fraternal ties and strengthening the all-encompassing partnership based on sovereignty, equality, trust and understanding that transcends a strategic partnership between the two countries.